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  Why Is Spring So Windy?

  We sat down with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Scott Entrekin of the Boulder, Colorado office to discuss why the winds seem to pick up during certain seasons, leaving you stuck on the ground.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/21/2023
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  Why Does Maneuvering Speed Change With Weight?

  Contrary to popular belief, you can't just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below Va and expect to not bend metal.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/16/2023
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  4 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Next Flight Lesson

  In partnership with UND

  Learning to fly is not a cheap endeavor, so when it comes to flight lessons, you want to make sure you're maximizing your time and money.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 02/02/2023
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  How Do Clouds Form?

  No matter if you're VFR or IFR, clouds affect how you operate.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/31/2023

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  5 Uncommon VFR Sectional Items To Watch Out For

  You might be surprised by the strange and interesting things you'll find on your sectional chart.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/21/2023
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  4 Tips To Clean Up Your Turns Around A Point

  In partnership with Envoy

  Here are 4 easy-to-use tips to improve your turns around a point.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/19/2023
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  4 Differences Of Learning To Fly A High Wing Vs. Low Wing Aircraft

  In partnership with UND

  Chances are you'll fly both types in your aviation career. So what are the differences? Here are 4 of the biggest ones...

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/12/2023
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  How Pitot-Static Failures Affect Your Indicated Airspeed And Altitude

  In partnership with LIFT

  The first step to being prepared in an abnormal or emergency scenario is to know your aircraft's systems.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 12/27/2022
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  5 Things You Learn In Your First 50 Hours Of Instructing

  In partnership with Republic

  You'll become a great instructor, but it can take some time to get ahead of the 'power curve...'

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 12/22/2022

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  Why Laser Strikes Are Hazardous To Pilots

  In partnership with AOPA

  The FAA says that in 2021 it's received the highest number of unauthorized laser reports since 2016. Could you be next?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/19/2022
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  How To Pick Up An IFR Clearance

  We've got you covered with how IFR clearances work, and even a video example.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/12/2022
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  5 Fall Preflight Items To Watch Out For

  In partnership with Envoy

  Fall brings crisp, clear flying to pilots across the country. But before you go, watch out for these critical preflight items.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/05/2022
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  How To Enter A Holding Pattern

  Fortunately, we have two tips you can use to make it easier.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/03/2022
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  How Does An Attitude Indicator Work?

  In partnership with Republic

  Today we'll break down how an attitude indicator works, both for round-dial and glass cockpit flight decks.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 11/01/2022
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  6 Skills To Help You Fly Through Complex Airspace

  Here are 6 easy-to-use tips to help you get more comfortable flying through it.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 10/15/2022